Presidential Problems

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 337K words
Chapters: 34

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Presidential Problems by Grover ClevelandAuthor: Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908,Language: English, Class: JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States, Release Date: Nov 27, 2017

Editor's review

This book collects Grover Cleveland's discussions of several political problems during his presidency, falling within the literature of American political institutions and public administration. Drawing on his own experience in office, Cleveland addresses such topics as presidential powers and executive-legislative relations, and the text bears the distinctive imprint of late nineteenth-century American political discourse. Its value lies not in offering a systematic theory but in presenting an officeholder's observations and reflections on how the system works; it can be read alongside materials on American political and constitutional history. As a public-domain eBook, it is readily accessible and suitable as a primary-source aid for research or classroom discussion. Readers should keep the period of composition in mind, understanding the specific events and positions involved in their historical context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students and scholars studying the history of American political institutions and the presidency
Readers interested in late nineteenth-century American political history
Instructors who need primary sources to support classroom discussion
General readers who wish to learn about a former president's own reflections on governing

Not a good fit for

Beginning readers expecting a systematic textbook of political theory
Those who want only light biographical narrative and are not interested in institutional issues

Reading tips

Begin by reviewing the background of major political events during Cleveland's presidency, then read the essays one by one
Compare the arguments with the provisions of the U.S. Constitution and mark passages concerning presidential powers
Take notes organized by topic to facilitate comparison with cases from later presidencies
Look up historical figures and events as they arise to avoid interpreting them out of context

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FAQ

Is this book Cleveland's memoir?

It is not a complete memoir in the strict sense. It is a collection of Cleveland's discussions of several political problems during his presidency, informed by personal experience, but it is not a chronological autobiography of his life, so readers should not treat it as a biography.

Can I read it without a foundation in American political history?

You can, but it will be demanding. The book deals with specific late nineteenth-century political issues and figures that are easy to misunderstand without background. It is advisable to first acquire a basic outline of American politics in that period, or to read it alongside relevant historical overviews.

What should I keep in mind when reading the electronic edition?

The layout and annotations of public-domain eBooks vary by edition, so readers should verify names, events, and quotations themselves. The original is in English; if reading a translation, pay attention to whether terminology is used consistently, and consult the original for important concepts.

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Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908 Author

Grover Cleveland (1837–1908) was an American politician who served twice as President of the United States. Public information about him is limited, and five of his works are held in this collection, most of them related to presidential documents and public affairs. Among them, A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents is a compilation of presidential messages and papers, State of the Union Addresses collects his annual addresses to Congress, and Presidential Problems deals with the administrative and institutional issues of his presidency. Fishing and Shooting Sketches, by contrast, is a collection of essays on angling and shooting, showing that his writing was not confined to political documents. Overall, his texts consist mainly of official papers, speeches, and political commentary, written in a solemn and plain style, and serve as important primary sources for understanding American presidential politics and public documents at the end of the nineteenth century.